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GF55 VMW

2005 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

98,727 mi
Last recorded98,727 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 VMW
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 98,727 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 96,664 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 89,581 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 84,557 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 78,378 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 74,137 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 68,411 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 64,532 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 62,192 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 62,192 miles

Central Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2016 59,864 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 59,864 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 May 2015 58,782 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 58,782 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 52,355 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 44,499 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 36,478 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 20 Jun 2012 36,478 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 25 Mar 2011 28,123 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 25,070 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Aug 2009 25,070 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 19,990 miles

How Reliable is the BMW Z4?

Based on 699,787 MOT tests across 46,739 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
3,672
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
46,739
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,961
coil spring broken 6,689
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,893
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,843
coil spring fractured 5,828
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GF55 VMW is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2005 BMW Z4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 65,100 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW Z4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,961 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GF55 VMW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW Z4 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this BMW Z4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GF55 VMW registered?

GF55 VMW is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 9 December 2005.

Is GF55 VMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF55 VMW shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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